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A safer home does not require a major renovation. These 10 practical home safety tips cover alarms, lighting, walkways, doors and windows, bathroom hazards, medicines, kitchen safety, electrical risks, emergency preparation, and regular home checks.

Preparing your home before vacation can help prevent spoiled food, unnecessary energy use, security concerns, and other avoidable problems. Use a simple pre-trip checklist to handle perishables, trash, electronics, doors and windows, climate control, mail, pets, and a final walk-through before you leave.